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Stephen Hawking's many achievements
Stephen Hawking, the world-famous physicist who defied medical science, has died. Over the course of his life, he proved that he could overcome any obstacle. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Mark Phillips takes a closer look at his life.
Remembering Stephen Hawking
"There are no limits to the human spirit." When Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21, he was told he had one or two years to live. However, Hawking went on to live another five decades, leading an inspiring life.
Michio Kaku on Stephen Hawking's legacy
Stephen Hawking set the agenda for other physicists, including CBS News science and futurist contributor Michio Kaku. He calls Hawking the "rock star of science." Kaku, a physics professor at the City University of New York, joins CBS This Morning to discuss the world-renowned scientist's legacy.
Stephen Hawking dies at 76
Stephen Hawking, the best-known space scientist since Albert Einstein, died early Wednesday at his home in England. He was 76. Mark Phillips reports.
Remembering Stephen Hawking
British physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. He was known worldwide for his brilliant mind and one of the greatest scientists of our time. He died peacefully in his home in Cambridge.
Stephen Hawking dead at 76
From groundbreaking work in science to his international bestseller, "A Brief History of Time," Stephen Hawking was a renowned physicist and world-wide celebrity.
One of the most revered scientists in history, Stephen Hawking, says he doesn't understand why people like Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
One of the most revered scientists in history, Stephen Hawking, says he doesn't understand why people like Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
UFOs and aliens have always fascinated people, but a new project announced this week by famed physicist Stephen Hawking, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Russian billionaire Yuri Milner takes the search for intelligent life in the universe a step further
UFOs and aliens have always fascinated people, but a new project announced this week by famed physicist Stephen Hawking, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Russian billionaire Yuri Milner takes space exploration and the search for intelligent life in the universe a step further. Jeffrey Kluger, Time magazine’s editor-at-large, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the implications of the venture.
Physicist Stephen Hawking and a Russian billionaire are teaming up to launch a $100 million voyage to the nearest star system of Alpha Centauri, which is 4.37 light years away from Earth
Physicist Stephen Hawking and a Russian billionaire are teaming up to launch a $100 million voyage to the nearest star system of Alpha Centauri, which is 4.37 light years away from Earth. Franklin Institute chief astronomer Derrick Pitts joins CBSN with analysis.
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking says that Earth as we know it is doomed, but on the bright side, he expects we'll already be in space
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking says that Earth as we know it is doomed, but on the bright side, he expects we'll already be in space. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the latest on his doomsday prophecy.
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking is backing Russian billionaire Yuri Milner's $100M project to expand the search for extraterrestrial life
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking is backing Russian billionaire Yuri Milner's $100M project to expand the search for extraterrestrial life. SpaceNews.com senior writer Jeff Foust discussed the project with CBSN.
Renowned physicist is teaming up with a Russian billionaire to launch a $100M mission to detect extraterrestrial life
Renowned physicist is teaming up with a Russian billionaire to launch a $100M mission to detect extraterrestrial life. CBSN's David Begnaud has more.
Redmayne is receiving rave reviews for his portrayal of physicist Stephen Hawking
Redmayne is receiving rave reviews for his portrayal of physicist Stephen Hawking. Redmayne received a Golden Globe nomination and is generating plenty of Oscar talk. The actor sat down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King after the news that he had won a Hollywood Film Award.
Stephen Hawking's thesis, wheelchair get big bids at auction
The wheelchair sold for almost $393,000
How AI could impact global relations
China plans to become the global leader in artificial intelligence by 2030 and one concern is how it might be used to spread authoritarianism around the globe. The latest edition of Wired magazine discusses that concern in the article "The AI Cold War That Could Doom Us All.” Nicholas Thompson, the co-author of the article and Wired's editor-in-chief, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how technology has seemingly stopped promoting democracy around the world and the potential advantages China has over the U.S.
In posthumous message, Stephen Hawking warns "what will cripple the Earth"
Stephen Hawking writes humanity behaving with "reckless indifference to our future on planet Earth," according to report
Remembering the genius of Stephen Hawking
A look at the life and work of the theoretical physicist and author of "A Brief History of Time"
What defines a genius?
In search of the qualities that make some minds rise far above the rest
Stephen Hawking's ashes buried between graves of Darwin and Newton
Stephen Hawking has taken his place among Britain's greatest scientists with the burial of his ashes in Westminster Abbey
Calendar: Week of June 11
From the expiration of the net-neutrality rule to a ceremony remembering Vietnam War veterans, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Hundreds line streets to honor Stephen Hawking
Some 500 guests had been invited to the private funeral for the service honoring Hawking, who died after capturing popular imagination with his writings about space and time
Calendar: Week of March 26
From American Diabetes Alert Day to Opening Day for Major League Baseball, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Passage: Remembering Stephen Hawking
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the life of the acclaimed theoretical physicist and author of "A Brief History of Time," who died this week at 76. Jane Pauley reports.
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Trump says attack on Iran canceled after rough framework of deal reached
President Trump announced Saturday night that he will cancel a pending attack on Iran after he indicated that a rough framework of a peace deal had been reached.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Spain to put containment fence around Ceuta after migrants rush border
Most migrants who entered the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta have been returned to Morocco, Spain's authorities said Saturday.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Several people killed in explosion at Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow, according to Russian state media.
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Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
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Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
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Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Several people killed in explosion at Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say
An explosion Saturday at a Moscow restaurant that killed three people and wounded 21 others was a bombing, Russian authorities said.
Wildfire danger in Europe shifts to Greece as evacuation orders remain in France
For Greece, the danger carried grim resonance: a 2018 wildfire at the seaside community of Mati, near Athens, killed 104 people.
Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Europe continues to celebrate Pride after attack on Berlin parade
Large Pride events in Hamburg and Amsterdam are underway after last week's deadly ramming attack in Berlin.
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Summer movies are experiencing a renaissance
The summer blockbuster may be having its own blockbuster comeback. After years of streaming dominance, audiences are again packing theaters. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
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Anthropic claims its AI models went rogue
Anthropic claims its artificial intelligence models went rogue during testing and hacked into three other companies. Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI reported a similar incident for one of its models. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine," joins to unpack the situation.
Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack
The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Is Iran targeting the U.S. water supply?
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Death at Soho House
An Oscar winner's son, a fashion designer girlfriend -- one is dead. Was it murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts investigates.
The Footprint
A woman is murdered in her home and the pivotal clue at the crime is a bloody footprint her killer left behind. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Union Pacific's Big Boy completes epic journey
Ian Lee traces this summer's cross-country journey of the world's largest locomotive, known as Big Boy.
France makes major progress in wildfire fight
Even though France's biggest wildfire crisis since 1949 has been contained, many of the blazes are still burning. Ramy Inocencio reports from France.
FIFA reverses course on World Cup investment plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced Friday that he is canceling a proposal that would have seen the world soccer governing body sell private shares in the World Cup. His reversal came after the plan drew heavy criticism from member nations.